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What to Do in Hong Kong over Chinese New Year?

My friend may go to Hong Kong tomorrow for 5 days and doesn't know what to do there for fun. My friend likes: Sailing Automotive/War/Technology museums Rides Hiking Gardens Temples Martial …

Cheapest Ways to Send Money out of Macau?

My friend won some money at a casino in Macau. She was paid in HKD cash. She will be travelling around Asia to Manila, Phnom Penh, Singapore, Sydney, etc. She doesn't want to carry it on the …

Can't See Expired Deals In Deal Category Pages

I can't see expired deals in the deal category pages. IIRC I could previously. Was this changed? How can I reverse it? I want to see expired deals for price history purposes.

Which Cheap Dual SIM Phone Works in Australia and USA?

I'm looking for a cheap dual SIM phone which works in both Australia and the USA. I prefer to use an ALDImobile PAYG SIM in Australia. I don't have a preference for US providers but I …

Macquarie Bank

Macquarie Bank Is Closing My Transaction Account after 5 Years for No Apparent Reason

I have used my Macquarie Bank Platinum Transaction Account as my primary transaction account for over 5 years. I especially enjoyed their unqualified Australian ATM fee rebate which was handy to …

How to Deposit Cash Won in Las Vegas Casinos?

My friend is planning an indefinite trip to Las Vegas for this year. He plans to stay in the US for around 90 days, but possibly longer if he can arrange the appropriate visa. He may then fly to …

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How to Watch Specific Olympic Events?

I have perused the 7 Plus website but I can't find a way to watch specific Olympic events. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm mainly interested in Weightlifting and Artistic …

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[NSW] Free Range Eggs, Dozen 600g $1.64 (Was $4.10), BB 9/12 @ Coles Warringah Mall

expired [NSW] Free Range Eggs, Dozen 600g $1.64 (Was $4.10), BB 9/12 @ Coles Warringah Mall

Cheap protein! I'm going to be eating omelettes for a while. I asked the checkout chick if these would be sold tomorrow but she didn't know. The date is Best Before rather than Use By. …

Best PC Survival Game? Still DayZ?

I'm returning to gaming due to lockdown. I last gamed in 2014 when I mainly played DayZ Mod, MechWarrior: Living Legends and PlanetSide 2. I thoroughly enjoyed DayZ Mod and I'm looking for …

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF Simple Overclock Build: Which Motherboard, Case, PSU?

I want to build a new PC based on the Ryzen 5 1600 AF and an RX570 which I won in a competition 18 months ago. I have a basic plan for the components but I'm open minded and keen for advice from …

National Australia Bank Group (NAB)

Public Service Anouncement: Beware of Being Short Changed by NAB Deposit ATMs

Last night I deposited my week's earnings into my local NAB deposit ATM. I had counted it as 26 $100 notes and had them neatly lined up all squared and facing the same way in my wallet. I pulled …

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[NSW] Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk 2L $1.30 (Was $3), Lite White $1.70 (Was $4), Riverina $1.80 (Was $3) @ Woolworths Chatswood

expired [NSW] Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk 2L $1.30 (Was $3), Lite White $1.70 (Was $4), Riverina $1.80 (Was $3) @ Woolworths Chatswood

Branded fresh milk with plenty of shelf-life is on clearance at Woolworths Chatswood (OzBargain's de facto capital). Great for meatheads like me who consume copious quantities of animal protein …

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Free 7-Eleven 500ml Ice Cream Tub Varieties (Save $6) @ 7-Eleven via Fuel App

expired Free 7-Eleven 500ml Ice Cream Tub Varieties (Save $6) @ 7-Eleven via Fuel App

Free 500 ml ice cream tub from the 7-Eleven Fuel app. Thanks to the moderators and power users who clean up deals written with one hand whilst eating ice cream.

How Have You Been Disappointed in 2018? Happy Festivus OzBargainers!

How have you been disappointed in 2018? Have you missed out on any great deals, not received what you expected or received poor service from a supplier? Perhaps you have a grievance with another …

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Swisse 2kg WPI $36 ($84 off) Burn Whey or Whey Blend 2kg $30 ($70 off) Preworkout $13.49 ($31.50 off) + More @ Chemist Warehouse

expired Swisse 2kg WPI $36 ($84 off) Burn Whey or Whey Blend 2kg $30 ($70 off) Preworkout $13.49 ($31.50 off) + More @ Chemist Warehouse

Huge discounts on the Pure Warrior Powered by Swisse™ range at Chemist Warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $50. Use code DFH235 for $5 off orders over $60. Free samples of other products to …

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[NSW/VIC/QLD/WA/SA] Free Bodybuilding Posing Workshops

expired [NSW/VIC/QLD/WA/SA] Free Bodybuilding Posing Workshops

I'm not expecting this deal to be very popular. But it's a freebie I wish someone had posted when I was looking for it, so I'm sharing it here. Posing coaching with a private …

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11% Off Supplements + 11% Loyalty Credit @ iHerb

expired 11% Off Supplements + 11% Loyalty Credit @ iHerb

SUPPS

11% off supplements (the main category) plus 11% loyalty credit at iHerb when entering code SUPPS at checkout. One use per account. Offer expires 05:00 20/11/2018.

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50% off Protein Bars & Powders: Atkins, Aussie Bodies, Cliff, Musashi, Nature's Way @ Woolworths (Aus Bodies 100% Whey 750g $15)

expired 50% off Protein Bars & Powders: Atkins, Aussie Bodies, Cliff, Musashi, Nature's Way @ Woolworths (Aus Bodies 100% Whey 750g $15)

The entire Aussie Bodies range is 50% off including shakes. Aussie Bodies 100% Whey Vanilla 750g ($15) is a stand out at $20/kg, quite cheap for a small tub of branded whey protein. Atkins Endulge …

What Are You Wearing for Halloween This Year OzBargainers?

Halloween 2018 is only about a week away. This is the time to start planning your costumes if you haven't already. What are you wearing for Halloween this year? Do you have different costumes …

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12 Fresh Cage Eggs 700g $2.70 (1 Month Shelf Life) @ Coles (Instore and Online)

expired 12 Fresh Cage Eggs 700g $2.70 (1 Month Shelf Life) @ Coles (Instore and Online)

Fresh Cage Eggs are on special at Coles. Great for meatheads like me who consume copious quantities of animal protein every day just to maintain a muscular physique for superficial purposes. These …

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McDonald's Monopoly $276,000,000 in Prizes — 1 in 5 Instant Win, Collect to Win & Chance to Win

closed McDonald's Monopoly $276,000,000 in Prizes — 1 in 5 Instant Win, Collect to Win & Chance to Win

  • Prize pool $42,949,672.95
  • Australia-wide
  • Mobile App, In Person
  • Purchase

Why isn't the Marriage Equality forum topic on the Front Page under Hot Discussion Topics?

At the time of writing, this topic: Why Won't You Be Voting for Marriage Equality? Has 133 replies since 10/08/2017 - 17:42.   And this topic: Police broke our fence while chasing someone. …

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amaysim NBN Unlimited Data (No Contract): 12/1 Mbps $40 ($20 off), 25/5 Mbps $60 ($10 off) Per Month for 6 Months

expired amaysim NBN Unlimited Data (No Contract): 12/1 Mbps $40 ($20 off), 25/5 Mbps $60 ($10 off) Per Month for 6 Months

During the Promotion Period, Eligible Customers will receive their first six month’s service for an Eligible Plan at a discounted rate as follows: $40 incl GST for the 12 Mbps Plan …

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Win 1 of 10 $5,000 Cash Prizes from ING Direct

closed Win 1 of 10 $5,000 Cash Prizes from ING Direct

  • Prize pool $50,000.00
  • Australia-wide
  • Website
  • Account/Membership, Email Subscription
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FREE 1 Month of amaysim NBN 100/40 Mbps w/ Unlimited Data (Usual Price $90)

expired FREE 1 Month of amaysim NBN 100/40 Mbps w/ Unlimited Data (Usual Price $90)

1MFREE

amaysim is offering 1 month of free service on any of their NBN plans with the promotional code 1MFREE. All the plans come with unlimited data and the fastest is 100 Mbps download 40 Mbps upload, …

Do people drive around with their High Beams On In Traffic Obliviously or do Some SUVs have High Pointed Headlights?

I am increasingly often dazzled by the lights of a car behind. If they pull up behind me at traffic lights I will motion "down" with my hand but it has never had an effect until tonight …

Where to Receive a FREE Flu Vaccination? List Known Locations or Make a Request

Apparently deals for free flu vaccinations are banned on OzBargain. However I am interested in them as I'm sure others are! Last season I noticed a medical centre advertising free flu …

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Earn 6–10 % pa (Current Market Rate) Lending Your Money for 1 Year @ RateSetter

expired Earn 6–10 % pa (Current Market Rate) Lending Your Money for 1 Year @ RateSetter

Are you tired of the low interest rates offered by banks for your savings? Well if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! RateSetter is a peer-to-peer lending platform which matches lenders …

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FREE 3 Months of amaysim UNLIMITED 9GB + Bonus Gear VR and Controller with Pre-Order of Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus

expired FREE 3 Months of amaysim UNLIMITED 9GB + Bonus Gear VR and Controller with Pre-Order of Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus

Get 3 free renewals on any UNLIMITED plan [might as well take the best: UNLIMITED 9GB] + bonus Samsung Gear VR with every pre-order. Ships from 21 April, 2017. Samsung Galaxy S8 $1199 …

How to Invest $5,000,000?

A friend of mine recently inherited and sold a modest property in Point Piper. We can't find a bank account with a decent interest rate for the whole amount, so time is critical. My friend is …

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Free ATM Usage, Apple/Android Pay, AusPost Transactions & Mo. Acc. Keeping + $0.50 Cashback on EFTPOS Withdrawal ≥$200 @ ING

expired Free ATM Usage, Apple/Android Pay, AusPost Transactions & Mo. Acc. Keeping + $0.50 Cashback on EFTPOS Withdrawal ≥$200 @ ING

OzBargain's favourite transaction account, ING Orange Everyday, now features Apple Pay and Android Pay. Use any ATM in Australia for free (for the following month if $1000 or more is deposited …

Trading and Holding US Securities Most Efficiently, Broker Reviews and Minimising US Withholding Tax

I want to trade (only a few times per year) and hold US securities, particularly tech stocks, conglomerates and ETFs. My research thus far has illuminated Interactive Brokers and optionsXpress as …

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Sunbeam CP4600 Popcorn Maker $23.96 (Save $5.99) @ Myer

expired Sunbeam CP4600 Popcorn Maker $23.96 (Save $5.99) @ Myer

Whether staying in to watch a flick or following a shit-storm on the internet, freshly popped popcorn is a convenient, tasty and of course frugal snack. The Sunbeam CP4600 Snack Heroes™ Popcorn …

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[CANCELLED] FREE Screening of "The Red Pill" @ UWS Bankstown, 13:00 3/12/16

Moved to Forum: Original Link I cannot comment on the content of this film as I have not seen it. However, my interest in it was piqued by the news reports of its Australian premiere being cancelled …

How Well Does The GPS Perform on Your Phone? (Please Review Your Phone's GPS)

Which phone do you have and how well does the GPS perform on it? How long does it take to lock? Is it accurate? Does it lose its lock? How does it perform while travelling at speed or around tall …

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Free $100 Visa Pre-Paid Gift Card with Online Purchase of NAB Life Insurance (Min 40 Days)

expired Free $100 Visa Pre-Paid Gift Card with Online Purchase of NAB Life Insurance (Min 40 Days)

Now I don't advocate life insurance (or most other insurances) but I do advocate free money. NAB is offering a free $100 Visa pre-paid gift card to online purchasers of life insurance. …

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FREE $5 Amaysim Credit for Buying a Coffee for a Charity Worker using "Hey You" App

expired FREE $5 Amaysim Credit for Buying a Coffee for a Charity Worker using "Hey You" App

AMAYSIM

The first 2,000 individuals to donate a coffee aka a “cup of kindness” will score $5 amaysim credit. For those already with amaysim, you’ll score $5 off your next bill. For everyone else, …

Doogee X5S or Blackview BV2000? Anyone Have Experience with or Information on These?

I've been looking for a phone which meets these requirements: <$100 8 GB ROM 4G (LTE) Dual SIM Thus far I've narrowed it down to the Doogee X5S and Blackview BV2000. Does …

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Huawei Y635 (Optus Locked) $69 [Was $99] @ Coles

expired Huawei Y635 (Optus Locked) $69 [Was $99] @ Coles

4G: 700/1800/2100/2600 MHz 3G: 900/1900/2100 MHz 5" 854 x 480 IPS display Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 Adreno 306 1 GB …

Best Value Android Phone for under $100

My vision for this thread is to keep track of the best value Android phones for under $100 as they are released and drop in price. Please feel free to contribute with reviews, specifications …

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FREE Fruttare Fruit Ice Creams at Wynyard Park NSW

expired FREE Fruttare Fruit Ice Creams at Wynyard Park NSW

Free Fruttare ice creams at Wynyard Park. Mods feel free to edit in more deets. I have free ice cream to eat…

Please Recommend a Diligent Bulk Billing GP in Sydney CBD or Chatswood

I just returned from a Bulk Billing GP in Chatswood. They had a sign on the counter requesting that patients only present with 1 complaint and not to take more than "10–15 minutes". I …

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50% off Amaysim 2.5GB Data Pack $9.95 (New SIM Orders Only)

expired 50% off Amaysim 2.5GB Data Pack $9.95 (New SIM Orders Only)

XMAS2015

Just use code XMAS2015 when purchasing your 2.5GB Data Pack online to get 50% off your first month (new SIM only). …use the code when purchasing a 2.5GB Data Pack online, using credit …

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~50% off ZTE Grand S II (S291) $121 [US $88] or Nubia Z9 Mini $221 [US $160] + FREE SHIP @ JD.com

expired ~50% off ZTE Grand S II (S291) $121 [US $88] or Nubia Z9 Mini $221 [US $160] + FREE SHIP @ JD.com

JD552

Both phones include Free Worldwide Shipping. Use code JD552 at the checkout for a further $20 USD discount. ZTE Grand S II (S291) $121 [US …

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52% off Lenovo K3 (K30-W) $101 [US $72.99] or A8 (A806) $106 [US $76.99] + FREE SHIPPING @ JD.com

expired 52% off Lenovo K3 (K30-W) $101 [US $72.99] or A8 (A806) $106 [US $76.99] + FREE SHIPPING @ JD.com

JD552

Both phones include Free Worldwide Shipping. Use code JD552 at the checkout for a further $20 USD discount. Lenovo K3 (K30-W) $101 [$72.99 …

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Free $5 Red Rooster Voucher ($10 Min Spend) & Free Discount or Meal on Birthday

expired Free $5 Red Rooster Voucher ($10 Min Spend) & Free Discount or Meal on Birthday

Red Rooster's loyalty/rewards program, Red Royalty, has just launched nationwide. It was first launched in WA only, back in February: Thanks to TA for posting that deal. Membership benefits …

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50% off Amaysim UNLIMITED 7GB, 5GB & TEXT 2GB 1st Month

expired 50% off Amaysim UNLIMITED 7GB, 5GB & TEXT 2GB 1st Month

DEAL50

To get this offer, use the promo code DEAL50. Be quick, this offer is available for a limited time only - ends 31 August 2015. The promotion applies to new online orders, paid for with a …

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30% off Amaysim Data Packs. 10GB with 365 Days Validity $69.93 (New SIM Orders Only)

expired 30% off Amaysim Data Packs. 10GB with 365 Days Validity $69.93 (New SIM Orders Only)

30DATA

To get this offer, use the promo code 30DATA. Be quick, this offer is available for a limited time only - ends 15 August 2015. The promotion applies to new online orders, paid with a …

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Free Coffee from Lüneburger Chatswood NSW, 11:00–13:00 This Thursday & Friday

expired Free Coffee from Lüneburger Chatswood NSW, 11:00–13:00 This Thursday & Friday

Free Coffee with Paul Bassett, World Barista Champion 2003, 11:00–13:00 this Thursday & Friday. Shop 10, Chatswood Interchange 438 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067

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50% off Amaysim UNLIMITED 6GB, 4GB & TEXT 1.5GB 1st Month (New Plans with 4G & Per kB Billing)

expired 50% off Amaysim UNLIMITED 6GB, 4GB & TEXT 1.5GB 1st Month (New Plans with 4G & Per kB Billing)

4G4YOU

50% off all UNLIMITED plans for your 1st month. New orders only. To get this offer use promo code 4G4YOU. Be quick, this offer is available for a limited time only - ends 30 April 2015. …